1981-2026

Join Family Rescue as we celebrate 45 years of empowering survivors, strengthening families, and building safer communities. Together we’ll honor our impact and invest in the future.

45 Years of Hope. A Legacy That Continues

Our 45th Anniversary Celebration, Legacy of Hope. Leadership for Tomorrow brought together an extraordinary community of individuals united by a shared commitment to survivors and families.
From powerful stories of resilience to heartfelt recognition of our honorees, the evening reminded us that meaningful change happens when we work together.

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Family Rescue 45th Anniversary

Celebrating our Honorees

Honoring Leadership, Celebrating Legacy

Throughout Family Rescue’s history, dedicated leaders and community partners have helped strengthen our mission and expand our impact.

Legacy of Service

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Distinguished Commitment

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Community Partnership

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Distinguished Leader

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Legacy Award

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Your Partnership Makes Our Work Possible

To our generous sponsors and community partners, thank you for investing in Family Rescue’s mission and helping make our 45th Anniversary Celebration a success.
Your support extends beyond one evening. It helps strengthen our ability to provide safety, advocacy, and hope to survivors and families throughout Chicago

Sidney Hollander and Kay Berkson

For 45 years, Family Rescue has helped thousands of individuals and families move beyond violence toward lives defined by safety, healing, and possibility. As we honor this milestone, we also look ahead-inviting our community to be part of the next chapter and the lives that will be changed because of it.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Story

Forty-five years of service would not have been possible without the generosity, compassion, and commitment of our community.

To everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or help make this milestone possible, thank you.

Our legacy is build on hope. Our future is strengthened by you.